“But if you are going to be a judge on a show then you have to judge, there’s no point saying to someone you like it if it’s terrible. It’s a very different thing when you judge a variety show to a music show because I am outside of my comfort zone.

“I was thinking about it before and I didn’t know if I could do it or not. But then actually, I think I know when something is good and entertaining or when something is boring. So I find it quite easy now.

“But have I changed? I’ve maybe got a bit softer now that I have Eric and my dogs!”

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Louise Redknapp reveals she left Jamie after Daisy Lowe told her how sexy she is